South Bristol Toy Library helps families save money and the planet

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The library aims to inspire parents and carers to reuse and recycle toys.

ShareVolunteers Stacy Yelland and Ava Lorenc support the toy library every other Saturday at St Michael’s and All Angels Church

Started in 2015 by Annie Berry, South Bristol's toy library aims to reduce waste and allow more children access to more - and sometimes expensive - toys.Ms Berry said: "It can be really hard being a parent, so having a place that's effectively a giant toy shop in your community can be simple but life changing at times".after she returned from living in New Zealand, where toy libraries are common.

Working from her house, they soon raised enough money from the scheme to hire a venue on West Street, Bristol for a bigger library.

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